What is an electronic signature?
An electronic signature is the equivalent of a signature or seal on a paper document. By digitally signing an electronic document, it proves that the document definitely belongs to the signer and that the contents have not been tampered with.
Seal and sign
Electronic signature
Two signature types
Registered seal type
(Identity-verified advanced electronic signature)This is an electronic contracting service that provides electronic signatures using electronic certificates that have been rigorously verified and issued by an electronic certification authority.
Strong point
It complies with the Electronic Signature Law and has very high evidentiary power.
Affinity for strict governance rules such as seal impression management and signature authority management.
Weak point
The other party to the contract also needs to obtain a digital certificate, which is labor-intensive and time-consuming.
Contract seal type
(Electronic signature)This is an electronic contract service that verifies the identity of the user through e-mail authentication and electronically signs the contract.
Strong point
Since signatures can be made only by verifying the identity of the user through email authentication, there is less hassle for the contracting party and it is easier to use for simple documents.
Weak point
Because signatures can be done by email authentication, it is difficult to manage permissions for corporate users.
Benefits of electronic signatures
Cost savings
If you continue to operate on paper, you will certainly incur the cost of paper and printing, as well as the cost of stamps and postage. Digitization reduces all these costs at once.
Streamlining approval workflows
With the demand for diverse ways of working, it is very important to implement a system that is not restricted by time or place. Introducing a workflow system that uses digital certificates will allow for a more efficient approval system.
Security and reliability assurance
In the event of tampering, digital signatures are used to detect the tampering. It also guarantees the identity and reliability of the document as it certifies the author.
Features of the service
Support for combinations of signature types
The company is compatible with electronic contracts that combine two signature types: the actual seal type (confirmed, advanced electronic signature) and the other party is the contract seal type (electronic signature).
Unparalleled
cost performance
Regardless of the size of the business, companies in a wide range of industries can use this highly secure electronic contracting service at a low monthly basic fee of 8,800 yen (excluding tax).
System integration
with GlobalSign
It is directly linked to the issuing system of GlobalSign, an e-Certificate Authority that has a proven track record with many public institutions and major corporations. This is a secure electronic contracting service directly linked to an electronic certification authority.
Plan and Price
With advanced background check Contract seal & Registered seal plan
Both types of electronic signatures can be used for electronic contracts: an identity-verified, highly digitally signed, physical seal type, where the identity is secured by a digital certificate issued based on strict identity verification, and an electronic signature contract seal type, where the identity is secured by a system log using e-mail authentication.
Basic monthly fee (excluding tax)
8,800 yen
Number of users and transmissions
unlimited
Cost per submission:
Contract seal type
100 yen document (electronic signature)
Cost per submission:
Registered seal type
300 yen / document (Identity verified, Advanced electronic signature)
Electronic certificates
1st copy free 2nd and subsequent sheets 8,000 yen / sheet / year
For the first electronic sign
Trial Free Plan
This plan allows only one user to use the witness-type electronic contract, contract seal type, which verifies the identity of the user by e-mail address. Please use this service to try out electronic contracts and electronic signatures.
Basic monthly fee (excluding tax)
free
Number of users
1
Cost per submission:
Contract seal type
Up to 10 documents free / month (Electronic signature)
* All prices are exclusive of tax.
* If you set the document request as "Document Confirmation", you will also be charged an additional 100 yen per document.
*Electronic seal GMO signs are trademarks or registered trademarks of GMO Global Sign Holdings, Inc.